When I was young, I surreptitiously used my toes when I had to count higher than ten. These days, I know to count on my feet to help keep me healthy. They are my primary mode of transportation, my foundation for exercise, and the keeper of pressure points that resonate throughout my body.
I gave up my beloved nail polish soon after joining Sanoviv in spring, 2010 when I learned that it was not only discoloring my nails, but the fumes of the polish and remover were harmful to my lungs and nervous system. I was painting my body with poisonous chemicals.
It took a while for my toenails to recover, but with loving attention, they gradually became healthy with a natural shine. Gentle smoothing also helped remove calluses so my feet don’t have to breathe through layers of dead skin and I learned self foot massage by reading about reflexology.
Add in a homemade brown sugar scrub, and a monthly natural pedicure with a paraffin wrap at Sanoviv, and my tootsies are positively glowing. Perhaps I imagine the envious glances at my smooth, shiny toenails, but even better I visualize how the blood circulates freely, the nailbeds can breathe without a constant toxic filter, and I can feel the grass, smooth pebbles, and concrete stimulate my reflexology points. I put my best foot forward every day. ~ Elaine
Hi Elaine,
I love this article! This is exactly what I experienced when I was at Sanoviv with Stephanie. We both got pedicures the second day we were there. They removed my polish and didn’t put any other on! I didn’t know if I was going to be able to stand looking at my toes the rest of the time I was there. By the time I got home four weeks later, I was showing my toes off to anybody who would look at them! Unbelievable the change…. and the recovery my funky toenails made in just that short time with good air, food, water, and no polish. I’m with you, polish free/toxin free… for life! Nothing better than healthy good-looking toenails!
Great job!
Marcy
Hi, Marcy,
Thanks for the kudos – it lifts my heart to hear from you. I am glad to know we are sassy, shiny-toed sisters!
Sent with love and light,
Elaine
Hello Marcy & Elaine
I am considering the Onco Therapy program at Sanoviv. Do either of you have experience with it. Did you stay 4 weeks at this beautiful place?
Thanks for sharing,
Evana
Hi Evana,
I did stay 4 weeks at this beautiful place, but I was there as a companion for my friend Stephanie, who was in the Holistic Oncology program. I would be happy to share with you about my experience there, and, more importantly, I know that Stephanie would be happy to share her experience as well. I imagine you would want to talk with her more than me, but I can say it is everything and more than what you see on the website. It is the perfect environment for healing, inspiration, and peace.
Let me know if you would like to connect with me or Steph.
Peace,
Marcy
Hello Marcy
Yes, I would LOVE to speak with Stephanie ASAP, if possible. What is best way for us to connect?
Thank you,
Evana
Evana,
Send me your email or phone number and I will pass it on to Stephanie. Also, let me know the best time for her to get in touch with you.
Marcy
Hi Marcy
Is there way to post that info without having everyone see it? If not, I will give you a conference line number when we get time set. I am on Eastern time. My schedule is pretty open this week except Mon 11-12:30, Wed 12-1 and 2-4, Thursday 1PM on and Friday afternoon through the weekend.
I really appreciate this.
Evana
Evana,
Send me an emaiil at marcyjns@yahoo.com. We will figure it out from there -:)
Marcy
Evana, I work at Sanoviv now and went there as a guest a few years ago to recover after surgery and radiation for thyroid cancer. I returned as a guest twice more before accepting Dr. Wentz’s invitation to join the team. I did not go through the four week program, but would be happy to put you in touch with others who have done so.
Here is a recent video from one of our guests, Gene Burnell. http://www.sanoviv.com/testimonials/CancerLymphoma.html
You can contact him personally through his website here http://lifehasnoguarantees.blogspot.com/ and he is on Facebook.
If you come to Sanoviv, please let me know so I can say hello and share a hug in person. Wishing you wellness and peace, Elaine